Northern Cass 97 School District
School District · Hunter, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,453
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Northern Cass 97?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northern Cass 97 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northern Cass High School
Hunter · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern Cass Middle School
Hunter · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern Cass Elementary School
Hunter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#80 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,453
$3,083 vs North Dakota median
District size
717 students
Much larger than North Dakota median
The short answer
Northern Cass 97 ranks #80 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. Northern Cass 97's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northern Cass High School (7.0/10), Northern Cass Middle School (6.1/10), and Northern Cass Elementary School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northern Cass 97
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Cass High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Northern Cass Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Northern Cass Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northern Cass 97
Northern Cass 97 is a Hunter, North Dakota school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 717 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $13,453 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Northern Cass 97 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northern Cass High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Northern Cass 97 students show an average math proficiency of 57.8% and ELA proficiency of 64.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northern Cass 97, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northern Cass 97 with test data.
Schools in Northern Cass 97
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Hunter
- Total Enrollment
- 717
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northern Cass 97?
Northern Cass 97 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northern Cass 97?
The average composite rating for Northern Cass 97 is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northern Cass 97?
Northern Cass 97 spends $13,453 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northern Cass 97?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northern Cass 97 is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northern Cass 97?
Northern Cass High School is the highest-rated school in Northern Cass 97 with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Northern Cass 97?
Across schools in Northern Cass 97 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northern Cass 97 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Northern Cass 97 has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.5%
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- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
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- Milnor 2 (4)
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- Valley City 2 (4)
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- Hazen 3 (3)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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